GRE Word List

PHYSIOGNOMY

the art of discovering temperament and character from outward appearance

The meaning of the word physiognomy is the art of discovering temperament and character from outward appearance.

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WordMeaning
cuethe letter q
stodgyhaving a rich filling quality : heavy
metamorphosischange of physical form, structure, or substance especially by supernatural means
juncturea point of time
trothloyal or pledged faithfulness : fidelity
mammothany of a genus (Mammuthus) of extinct Pleistocene mammals of the elephant family distinguished from recent elephants by highly ridged molars, usually large size, very long tusks that curve upward, and well-developed body hair
edicta proclamation having the force of law
patentopen to public inspection
causticcapable of destroying or eating away by chemical action : corrosive
obliviouslacking remembrance, memory, or mindful attention